The hip-hop reformer
Mission & Ministry

The hip-hop reformer

Martin Luther’s writings have been compared to a half-century of renowned scholars, reformers and religious leaders. But it’s likely that until now no one has ever compared the author of…

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Voices of Faith

Transformation in Mexico

I walked into my Mexican home and collapsed on the couch. Through tears, I exclaimed to my host dad, “I wish I had never come to Mexico. This was a…

Children-in-worship series: “We don’t have any kids in our church”
Living Faithfully

Children-in-worship series: “We don’t have any kids in our church”

I often hear churchgoing baby boomers like me say, “We don’t have any children in our church.” The implications are sad and clear: Our congregation won’t continue long beyond us….

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Theology & Beliefs

Married professors share insights with LutherFacts

Editor’s note: Ronald and Abby Johnson are members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Springfield, Va., and have been writing a weekly blog on the life of Martin Luther called…

Faith outside the box
Living Faithfully

Faith outside the box

Amid the trend of online monthly box subscription services, Amanda Monroe thought there should be one to help spark faith conversations between family members. The 29-year-old director of children’s and…

Christianity is not comfortable
Living Faithfully

Christianity is not comfortable

In her sermon during closing worship of the Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering, Angela Khabeb, pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in Waukesha, Wis., alerted those assembled: “News flash. Christianity is…

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Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Matt Zemanick

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

The sacrament of the altar versus the sacrament of culture
Voices of Faith

The sacrament of the altar versus the sacrament of culture

Editor’s note: This article is the second in a four-part series exploring the relevance of Martin Luther’s catechism for our lives today. “What is the benefit of such eating and…

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Living Faithfully

Ancient text meets modern tech

One of the key moments of the Reformation was Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible. In doing so he made it accessible, and people were able to experience the word…

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Living Faithfully

Making the journey from mercy to justice

Alexia Salvatierra, a Lutheran pastor and national leader in the areas of immigration and poverty, addressed the Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering. More than 3,000 women attended the Tenth Triennial Gathering July…

Author Kelly Fryer challenges Women of the ELCA Gathering to do justice
Living Faithfully

Author Kelly Fryer challenges Women of the ELCA Gathering to do justice

In two Bible study keynote sessions during the Women of the ELCA Gathering, author Kelly Fryer explored the Gathering theme, “All Anew.” Fryer has written more than a dozen books…

New leaders elected at Women of the ELCA Tenth Triennial Convention
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New leaders elected at Women of the ELCA Tenth Triennial Convention

Voting members of the Tenth Triennial Convention of Women of the ELCA elected new leaders and passed a number of resolutions.   https://www.womenoftheelca.org/blog/news/voting-members-elect-leaders-conduct-business